Meaning & use

problem

noun·Everyday

A matter or situation regarded as harmful, difficult to deal with, or needing to be solved.

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The biggest problem with the plan was its unrealistic budget.

She's always good at spotting problems long before they become serious.

A note on using this word

"Problem" also names a math exercise requiring a solution, as in "solve the word problem."

Words with a similar meaning

issuedifficultytrouble

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